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LR53 TXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

251,234 mi
Last recorded251,234 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 251,234 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 244,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 238,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 223,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 211,674 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 211,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 200,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced left and right outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 187,453 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

NS Rear brake cable sticky in operation

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2017 187,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

NS Rear brake cable sticky in operation

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2016 176,106 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Fail 1 Jul 2016 175,882 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drumstick joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Pass 27 Jun 2015 163,383 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r shock covers/bump stops deteriorated.

n/s/r brake starting to hang on.

rear exhaust box casing outer skin split.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 163,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r shock covers/bump stops deteriorated.

n/s/r brake starting to hang on.

rear exhaust box casing outer skin split.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 149,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 135,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2013 135,110 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 119,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,256 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2011 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,723 miles

corrosion to front & rear brake discs.

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

front & rear tyres close to legal limit.

partial examination of n/s/r & o/s/r adult seat belts.(child seats fitted).

security of rear registration plate.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,458 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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LR53 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 TXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR53 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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